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EDITOR’S CHOICE D
espite the chemical supply chain’s underlying strength, global events and the current economic climate are testing its resilience. With no end in sight to the Russia-Ukraine
war, the raw materials and products these major producers export will remain in short supply. At the same time, the industry will continue to be affected by inflated prices, high energy costs, disruption to shipping routes and a shortage of Eastern European drivers, many of whom now serve in the Ukraine army.
Conflict in the Middle East, meanwhile, has led to over 40 attacks on shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023. This has resulted in shipping lines abandoning the Suez Canal and rerouting vessels around Africa, extending delivery times, increasing shipping costs and reducing the number of cargo ships available. Brexit, too, continues to have a lasting impact, with the latest regulatory changes, the Border Target Operating Model, only coming into effect in April 2024. With ongoing border staff shortages, greater bureaucracy and unresolved UK REACH issues, the industry can expect continuing delays, increased complexity and additional costs when importing and exporting goods.
The combination of issues affecting the supply chain means that manufacturers are experiencing shortages and delays with ingredients and components, as well as increased costs. Together these are adversely impacting manufacturing and production across the vital chemical sector.
MAINTAINING SMOOTH PRODUCTION For manufacturers seeking to overcome delays, shortages and bottlenecks, working with an experienced toll processor is an effective way to ensure a smooth supply chain and to complete orders and deliveries on time and to the highest quality.
Experienced toll processors have the flexibility to provide a comprehensive range of services, including the handling of hazardous chemicals. Able to offer the complete line of processing and chemical handling requirements, they can deliver full-service, end-to-end solutions for both ongoing and one-off operations, ensuring manufacturers can fulfil orders within deadlines. With fully equipped production facilities and a skilled and accomplished workforce, an experienced toll processor has the capacity and know-how to operate autonomously and efficiently. As such, they can streamline processes, minimise risk and apply rigorous quality control, reassuring manufacturers that processing will be of high standard, safe and with minimal waste.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
A toll processor with decades of experience has the advantage of learning from past disruptions. Able to anticipate future challenges, forward- looking companies have strategically established a wide cross-section of contacts from a variety of sectors to develop extended partner networks. One key benefit for manufacturers is that
TOLL PROCESSING
A smooth supply chain is vital if the chemical industry is to fulfil orders and deliver products and solutions within deadlines. With a variety of issues currently having a disruptive impact on the sector, Ben Beattie, manager of Forbeats, explains how manufacturers can overcome delays, shortages and bottlenecks by working with an experienced toll processor.
AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
8 SUMMER 2024 | INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE
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